A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 195 This matter still requires caution

Zhou Hanzhang reached out and smacked her on the head. "What nonsense are you talking about? What if something happens to His Majesty?"

"Oh, Brother Hanzhang, don't worry. The First Prince wouldn't dare to kill him. He's still young and needs His Majesty's trust to acquire resources. If something really happens to His Majesty, then all his plans will fall through."

However, if this incident can make His Majesty aware of even the slightest bit of his wolfish ambition, and make his future path less smooth, then it can be considered a victory.

This time, we were able to anticipate his actions because your master was helping us. But what about next time? Will we be able to know what he will do? Since we knew in advance this time, let's be fully prepared and minimize the damage.

We can also expose his filthy thoughts to the light of day with minimal cost, letting them shine through. He's kept those thoughts hidden for so many years; I'm worried for him.

It has to be said that Jiang Mingyun's words made Zhou Hanzhang somewhat tempted.

However, she still rejected Jiang Mingyun's suggestion, "I can't let my uncle and the others take risks knowing there is danger. Let's let it go this time and find another opportunity next time. Besides, my uncle doesn't know that he has also come to Jiangnan. As long as we think of a way to let my uncle know that he is in Jiangnan, this will be enough to make him suffer."

Jiang Mingyun was somewhat disappointed, but she didn't argue with Zhou Hanzhang. She just muttered, "Fine, I'll listen to you."

Zhou Hanzhang patted her head. "Don't be like this. We'll have a chance eventually."

Jiang Mingyun was still somewhat downcast. "I know I was being too hasty, but every time I think about it, I have nightmares. I wish I could kill my enemy right now, but I also know that everything must be done slowly. I'm sorry, Brother Hanzhang, have I made things difficult for you?"

Zhou Hanzhang looked at her earnestly and said, "No, that's not true. I'll help you."

"I knew Brother Hanzhang would help me, I've always known, but..."

"Don't think too much about it, go and rest first, I'll figure out a way to handle these things."

Jiang Mingyun told Zhou Hanzhang to go back and rest. Zhou Hanzhang was still pondering in his room how to let the emperor know that the eldest prince had secretly come to Jiangnan.

The eldest prince is cunning and cautious. He must have traveled in secret from everyone so that he could step forward at a crucial moment and create an opportunity to appear as a filial son in front of the emperor.

Since that's the case, why not let this filial son show his face in advance?

It's just that we don't know exactly when they will make their move in the ruined temple. If they appear too early or too late, they won't achieve the desired effect.

Thinking of this, she immediately went to find Liu Niang.

Just as Liu Niang was about to go to sleep, she was told that Zhou Hanzhang had come to see her again, and she became quite irritable, demanding, "What is it?!"

Looking at his master, whose eyes were glazed over, Zhou Hanzhang felt a little guilty. "Um... Master, do you know when my eldest cousin will make his move?"

When Liu Niang saw that this was the question she was asking, she immediately slammed her hand on the door. "Old He, you tell her."

Zhou Hanzhang touched his nose, looked at the old man beside him, and figured that this must be Old Man He.

She smiled at the old man, and the old man smiled back. "Young master, please come with me."

Old He led Zhou Hanzhang away first, so that she wouldn't continue to bother Liu Niang here.

“The mistress doesn’t like others disturbing her when she’s resting. When the eldest young master was young, he was very naughty. Whenever he made a fuss with the mistress, he would be severely punished by her.”

Zhou Hanzhang had never experienced how Liu Niang dealt with people, but judging from Shen Moli's terrified expression, it probably wouldn't be anything good.

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. He."

Old He poured Zhou Hanzhang a cup of tea. "Young master, you can ask me anything. All the news in this generation is gathered here."

As for your question about when the Crown Prince plans to make his move, I'm not entirely sure yet. I estimate it will be within the next couple of days. Our men are already positioned in the ruined temple, just waiting for them to strike.

"Does Elder He know where the First Prince is now?"

"He's currently in a village on the outskirts of town."

"He actually bought a estate here?"

Old He nodded. "However, this estate is not in his name. Perhaps he rented it from someone else, or perhaps it is registered under someone else's name."

Before Zhou Hanzhang could ask anything else, Old He continued, "Young Master, rest assured. Although we are unsure when he will leave, we have already had people keeping an eye on that estate. As soon as he makes a move, we will know, and I will immediately inform you."

Zhou Hanzhang was naturally very grateful for Mr. He's thoughtfulness.

“Young master, there’s no need for that. You are my master, and this is what we should do.”

Old He had been following Liu Niang for countless years, and he had practically watched her grow up. She hadn't married all these years, and finally took in a clever apprentice, whom he treated like a grandson.

However, Shen Moli was only focused on medical skills and ignored everything else.

Now that Zhou Hanzhang is with him, he is happy and will naturally grant any request.

After receiving a definite answer, Zhou Hanzhang returned to his room with peace of mind.

She needed to think of a way to get the emperor to follow her past that dilapidated temple, so that he could see the true face of his arrogant son.

On the other side, just as Liu Niang had guessed, the eldest prince had already sent men to ambush in the dilapidated temple.

As soon as the emperor's carriage arrived, the people lying in ambush immediately went back to report to the eldest prince.

The eldest prince was still very upset about his previous failure in the stone mountain and was holding his breath. Hearing that his good father had arrived at the dilapidated temple as planned, he couldn't help but feel happy.

"No matter how cautious you are, in the end you still have to follow my plan."

He was extremely confident in this arrangement, believing that he would surely gain the emperor's trust in one fell swoop, which would make everything much easier for him.

“Let’s go and meet my good father, the emperor, and be filial sons for once.”

"Your Highness, we must be cautious about this matter."

If Zhou Hanzhang and Jiang Mingyun were here, they would definitely recognize him at a glance. Isn't this Ye Gui who has been following Jiang Mingyun all along? It's unexpected that he has also come to Jiangnan with the First Prince.

"It's alright, the plan is thorough and there won't be any mistakes."

Ye Gui didn't know why, but he had some inexplicable feelings in his heart. He wanted to say something more, but the First Prince stopped him, saying, "That's enough. Come with me."

Before leaving, he patted Ye Gui on the shoulder, "You're just too cautious. Believe me, after today, things will be different for both of us, hahaha..."

Ye Gui was still uneasy. "Your Highness, I am still a little apprehensive. I abandoned matters in the capital to come to you this time, and I am always worried about you. Perhaps I should return to the capital first. This place is already under your control, and I suppose you no longer need me."